13. Yes, my hand founded the earth;my right hand spread out the sky.I summon them;they stand together.
14. All of you, gather together and listen!Who among them announced these things?The Lord’s ally will carry out his desire against Babylon;he will exert his power against the Babylonians.
15. I, I have spoken – yes, I have summoned him;I lead him and he will succeed.
16. Approach me! Listen to this!From the very first I have not spoken in secret;when it happens, I am there.”So now, the sovereign Lord has sent me, accompanied by his spirit.
17. This is what the Lord, your protector, says,the Holy One of Israel:“I am the Lord your God,who teaches you how to succeed,who leads you in the way you should go.